Stephon Gilmore, who had a successful tenure with the New England Patriots, recently spoke out in defense of his former coach, Bill Belichick. The cornerback, who won the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award, expressed his disagreement with the portrayal of Belichick in the Apple TV documentary, “The Dynasty”.
In a series of tweets, Gilmore highlighted some examples of Belichick’s coaching genius, including the strategic switch from man to zone defense before Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams. This decision, made in just two weeks of practice, ultimately contributed to the team’s victory.
Gilmore also mentioned a specific instance where Belichick instructed him to play trail technique against the Buffalo Bills, based on the quarterback’s inability to throw against the wind. Despite the challenging conditions, Gilmore successfully shut down the opposing receiver.
These insights provide a glimpse into the intricate strategies employed by Belichick and the level of trust he placed in his players. The tweets from Gilmore add another perspective to the ongoing debate surrounding “The Dynasty” documentary and shed light on the admiration and respect former Patriots players still hold for their legendary coach.
